Global Confucius Institute of the Year 2018! Focused on industry, healthcare and education.

We are a bridge reinforcing friendship and cooperation between the UK and China.

China-Seminars

FREE Mandarin Lessons

FREE Mandarin lessons have been offered from February 2020 and will be offered again and again throughout the year, as part of a research study on language learning. You need to attend all 16 lessons, as well as 4 research sessions at the beginning and end of each block of 8 lessons. Open to absolute beginners who are aged 18 and above (no top age limits).

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SCI

Scholarships Studying in China

If you are a learner at our CI, or taking Non-Specialist Chinese module at SEAS, with 150 vocabulary (passing HSK Level 1), you could apply for 4-wks scholarships, studying in China this summer. Other one semester and one year scholarships are also available.

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Playgroup

Mandarin Playgroup

Following a set of curriculum that is backed by research and delivered by trained teachers, Mandarin Playgroup opens to children aged 2-3 and their parents (one child with one parent). Learning a second language can be as easy as learning the first at this age. One hour each lesson and twice a week. Held at our CI Office.

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Free Mandarin Lessons
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Mandarin Playgroup
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adult language class

Mandarin for All

"Survival Chinese Crash Course"> 12w "Chinese for Everyone"> Mandarin, Math and Arts for Children> Tai Chi and Chinese Zither for All>

Support for Schools

Mandarin Chinese within school time and after-school club are offered FREE OF CHARGE.

Mandarin at School Time> After School Mandarin Club> China Day Workshops> Mandarin for Teachers, Staff and Parents>
SMS Class 2

Doing Business

We aim to support both UK and Chinese businesses by building links, promoting trade and investiment, and providing insight into language and culture.

Business- Bridging the UK and China> China-UK Business Research Association> Chinese Language Acquisition Research Centre>
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Sino-English Corner

SEC is a language and culture exchange activity for all Mandarin learners and students at the University. Membership is free and all is welcome!

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Chinese Proficiency Tests

Get your language study tested and accredited! Possible study and work in China, or have a dream job that is China-related.
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Scholarships studying in China

Immerse yourself in China and improve your Mandarin level. Even go for a degree study in China! Tuition and expenses covered.
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Summer Schools and Training

We hold Summer School for local children every year. We offer Summer Immersion Programme for international students aged >18. We host Training Programme in Applied Linguistic and Language Policy.
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The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield, 2017
The Confucius Institute at the University of Sheffield, 2017
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Confucius Institute, 2014
Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Confucius Institute, 2014
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China in Your Eyes
China in Your Eyes
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Sheffield Star Mandarin School
Sheffield Star Mandarin School
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